Rockabilly 101

What is Rockabilly? Am I Rockabilly? ...These are just some of the questions that may keep you up late at night. Not to worry, I will shed some light on the subject and hopefully guide you to your answers.

In the early 1950's Rock 'n' Roll and Hillbilly music had a baby, and they named it...Rockabilly. It's influences included Western Swing, Boogie Woogie, and Rhythm and Blues. Some major contributors to Rockabilly are Bill Haley/Comets, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Powers, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee and Roy Orbison...just to name a few. Sun Records (a record label in Memphis Tennessee) gave a lot of those world renowned musicians their first recording contract that helped to launch their massive careers.
Rockabilly music started to wane in popularity in the 1960's, when Beatles-mania began to take over the radio. In the early 1980's Rockabilly returned with a renewed spirit. Bands like The Stray Cats, The Cramps, The Diversions, and The Meteors helped to revive the music scene with their punk rock chords and early rock 'n' roll ethics. Rockabilly (and its many sub-genres) continue to pump out new bands every year.
As with most music scenes Rockabilly has a culture with fierce influences. Hot rods, pin-ups, swing dancing, and tattoos all contribute to its culture. We here at FOUND really dig Rockabilly, and we've put together a few examples of the vintage we have in shop that can be yours!
The first picture is a light blue printed top, tucked into a cherry red pencil skirt. The outfit is tied together with a red checkered scarf, and a pair of oxford heels. This whole outfit can be purchased for less that $100. Wear this while attending a vintage car show, or drag race.
The second picture is a black sharkskin dress with a sweetheart neckline and textured waist. It has a wide circle skirt, perfect for twirling. We added white pearl beaded gloves, a cream clutch and oxford heels to complete this look. This outfit is made for swing dancing, or a night on the town!
The third photo is for the fellas. We have two great shirt options. A red/white checkered short sleeve top, or a brown/beige/pink short sleeve top. Either shirt looks great worn with a pair of cuffed denim jeans, or brown slacks. We've matched these tops with a fantastic Fedora to pull it all together. Leather jacket is optional. Both shirts run at $25 each. A steal!
Come in to FOUND vintage to see what else we can fit you in to suit your inner Rockabilly!